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May 12, 2008 · Piper PA-30 · N8511Y
Houston, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 12, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Houston, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-30
Tail Number
N8511Y
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08CA141
According to the pilot, as he landing the multi-engine airplane, the airplane suddenly turned to the left, towards the edge of the runway. The pilot added that he and the flight instructor tried to correct the problem by adding rudder. Subsequently, the airplane's wing lifted and the airplane began to "wheelbarrow" on the nose landing gear. The pilot added that as he and the instructor tried to regain control, the airplane's left and right landing gear collapsed. The airplane came to rest on its belly, in the grass on the east side of the runway.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, as he was landing the multi-engine airplane, the airplane suddenly turned to the left, towards the edge of the runway. The pilot added that he and the flight instructor tried to correct the problem by adding rudder. Subsequently, the airplane's wing lifted and the airplane began to "wheelbarrow" on the nose landing gear. The pilot added that as he and the instructor tried to regain control, the airplane's left and right landing gear collapsed. The airplane came to rest on its belly, in the grass on the east side of the runway.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 CDT
Nearest AirportEllington Field (0nm)
Runway17R
Runway Length9001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-30
Tail NumberN8511Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 50 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 52
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC